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The Right Ventricle in Cardiac Surgery, a Perioperative Perspective: II. Pathophysiology, Clinical Importance, and Management ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA Haddad, F., Couture, P., Tousignant, C., Denault, A. Y. 2009; 108 (2): 422-433

Abstract

The importance of right ventricular (RV) function in cardiovascular disease and cardiac surgery has been recognized for several years. RV dysfunction has been shown to be a significant prognostic factor in cardiac surgery and heart transplantation. In the first article of this review, key features of RV anatomy, physiology, and assessment were presented. In this second part, we review the pathophysiology, clinical importance, and management of RV failure in cardiac surgery.

View details for DOI 10.1213/ane.0b013e31818d8b92

View details for Web of Science ID 000262590000005

View details for PubMedID 19151265